Padel Rules

Play Smart. Play Fast. Play Fair.

The Arena

Padel is played inside a glass-walled court that’s 10m wide and 20m long, split by a net in the middle. The walls are part of the game — just like in squash — so rebounds are fair play.

Court Zones

Service boxes (two on each side)
Back and side glass walls for rebounds
Entry doors (used for dynamic play in tournaments)

Serving Rules

for all formats

Start behind the service line.
Ball must bounce once before you hit it.
Must be underhand and below waist height.
Serve diagonally into the opposite service box.
If the ball clips the net but lands in the right box = let serve (redo).

Scoring the Battle

Same system as tennis:

Love – 15 – 30 – 40 – Deuce – Advantage – Game

Match Format:

Best of 3 sets
First to 6 games per set (must win by 2)

Tiebreaks:

At 6–6, a 7-point tiebreak decides the set.

Penalties

Boundaries and Fouls

Out of Play:

Ball hits the wall before touching the ground.
Ball hits ceiling or outside structure.
Double bounce.
Ball hits you or your teammate.

Fair Play:

Don’t smash directly into the wall.
Keep serves clean.
Call faults honestly — padel’s spirit is about fun and respect.

The Spirit of Padel

Padel isn’t about perfection.
It’s about rhythm, energy, and connection.

Celebrate the rallies. Laugh off the misses.
Every point is a story — play yours well.